Australian Grayling fish images -The Australian grayling (Prototroctes maraena) is a primarily freshwater fish found in coastal rivers in south-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania. In past decades it has also been known as the “cucumber mullet” or “cucumber herring,” for its cucumber-like odor. (Wikipedia)
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The Australian grayling is a streamlined fish with a long and slender body and small conical head. Colouration is usually silver on the flanks and dusky olive on the back, overlain with a gold sheen.
Australian grayling commonly live for 2–3 years and reach around 20 cm in length, although rare individuals have been recorded up to 5 years in age and 33 cm in length. The fish has an omnivorous diet, feeding upon algae, shrimp, and small insects. They have specially adapted teeth and a long gut to help with the digestion of algae.
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| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Osmeriformes |
| Family: | Retropinnidae |
| Genus: | Prototroctes |
| Species: | P. maraena |
| Binomial name | |
| Prototroctes maraena Günther, 1864 | |
Australian Grayling Fish Images
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Australian grayling commonly live for 2–3 years and reach around 20 cm in length, although rare individuals have been recorded up to 5 years in age and 33 cm in length. The fish has an omnivorous diet, feeding upon algae, shrimp, and small insects. They have specially adapted teeth and a long gut to help with the digestion of algae.
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